(KLZA)--Effective immediately the Community Medical Center (CMC) in Falls City is implementing visitor restrictions to protect patients' safety during this time of high community influenza rates.

Visitors are limited to 1-2 close family members or caregivers such as a spouse, adult child or others that are designated by the patient.

CMC is also asking that no children under the age of 18 or anyone ill or having symptoms of cough, fever or head or body aches visit patients.

If you feel an exception should be made or would like help passing on a message of support please talk to a nurse.